BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Purdue dropped the series opener at rival Indiana falling 4-1Friday evening at Andy Mohr Field.
Purdue (26-13, 6-7 Big Ten) was held to five hits on the night, two from Indianapolis native, Anna Moore, while Indiana (29-10, 8-5 Big Ten) produced clutch hitting, including a pair of home runs, to secure the win.
In the hunt for the record book, the Boilers added an RBI and a run scored keeping them on pace to break into both categories this season.
BOILER BITS
Offensive Highlights
- Anna Moore: 2-for-3, R
- Delaney Reefe: 1-for-3, RBI
- Khloe Banks: 1-for-3
- Haley Painter: 1-for-3
Pitching Breakdown
Julia Gossett: (L, 10-7) 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 28 BF
After a scoreless first inning, Indiana broke through in the second on a solo home run from Ellie Goins. Purdue answered in the fourth, taking advantage of a Hoosier error. Moore singled and advanced to third before Delaney Reefe delivered an RBI single to center to even the game at one apiece.
The Hoosiers responded in the fifth, launching a solo home run to right to reclaim the lead. Indiana added insurance in the sixth inning, stringing together two runs on a pinch-hit two RBI single to extend the margin to 4-1.
Moore led the Boilermakers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a run scored. Reefe accounted for Purdue’s lone RBI, finishing 1-for-3. Haley Painter and Khloe Banks also each added a hit for the Boilermakers.
In the circle, Julia Gossett (10-7) tossed a complete game, allowing four runs on six hits while striking out five.
The Boilermakers return to action Saturday as the series continues in Bloomington with a 2:00 p.m. start.